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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-25

closing the school year, have secured
more than usual attention. Under the
administration of Prof. Smith and his
able staff it is believed the school sys-
tenn will compare favorably with that of
any of the cities Of similar popula-
ton in the states. Persons coming to
almost any of the larger Dakota towns
will find graded schools and all the adj
vantageS for good public school edu-
cation they may have left in the states.
The persons of the usual school age in
Fargo are still but fraction of the num-
bers usually found in old communities,
but the physicians and enumeratorS re-
port that the crop coming on is more
than luXuriant, and in a very few years
will swell the school figures astonish-
ingly. In some of the residence quar-
ters of the city, pleasant evenings, the
professions OF baby buggies monopolize
the SidewalkS-an a family without
children is rare and in low caste.
The Fargo Ball club has knocked the
wind out OF one or two country clubs
this week and preserved its record I'M
broken.
At the races Wednesday the president
of the association discourSed with some
fluidity to the drivers who couldn't get
below 2:337 with horses that have records
of 2:F or 171s. 1t is said that the
animals have to be acclimated to
do their full work in Dakota, and
jockeys are uncertain. At ali events
there was no lowering of records.
= Interviews with Fargo Republicans
show that they arc still for Blaine by a
large majority-such representatives as
DIR. Shumach, B. p. Sundberg, Judge
Hudson, E. j. Eddy, B. p. Smith. Sher-
man is a strong second, represented by
i r. E0lSOln .IIIdpp WalJin- vOx, and
Bradley are for Edmunds, and w. c.
Hayden for Hawley. Among the Dem
ocrats very few are found opposed to
Cleveland. DIR. Kinyon is Thurman,
Col. Morton is opposed to Cleveland, but
Ryan, Benton, Mcconnell and most act
i've Democrats are satisfied with the
president.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
The Value Of an Engagement Ring,

The value Of an engagement
ring as a mark OF seal Of promise
of marriage has been decided on
by the Supreme Court of Missouri.
In a case of breach of promise,
which had been appealed to the
supreme Court, the defendant, the
man, relied on the return to him OF
the engagement ring by the plain
tiff to show that she considered the
engagement terminated. Her testi-
mony showed that she had resigned
it under the pressure of defendants
taunts that he had become
tired of her and loved another
woman, wbereat she was so much
distressed that she gave up the
ring without knowing what che did.
The court held that the giving OF
the ring by the man was the seal
of an engagement of marriage,and
to extOrt its return through force
or fraud operated much the same
as an attempt to destroy or break
any other contract by similar means
The court declares as follows:
"The giving up by the plaintiff
of her engagement ring thus wrung
from her by the action of the de-
fendant is not to be tortured into an
agreement to rescind the contract
which the defendant had already
refused to perform. By his own
action he had left her 10 choice in
the matter. There was nothing
that she could do but accept the
situation he made for her, abandon
all hope of the marriage, give mp
the symbol of that hope and seek
such compensation III damages as
the law could give her for the IN
Jury she had suffered without faul
on her part at the hands of th(
defendant"
The court affirmed judgment IN
favor of the plaintiff.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
A New Virginia Industry,

A new industry, which was sstart.
ed several years ago, is rapidly
growing in Stafford and other coun'
ties near to Fredericksburg. This
is the raising of cucumbers for the
pickle factory at Fredericksburg.
This season the supply has reached
thirty million cucumbers, those
engaged in their production furn-
ishing from two hundred thousand
to a million each. An acre will pro-
duce one hundred thousand, and
they sell in Fredericksburg for
eighty cents per thousand. The
object is to get them an inch or an
inch and a half long, and this re-
ouires active picking before they
increase this size. A boy will pick
5000 in a day. Picking them
thus early increases the productive
ness of the vine, and while the
season lasts others are appearing
in place of those taken from the
vines. Next season many other
farmers will engage in the new
business.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
SHE DIED A MANIAC.

THE TERRIBLE RESULT OF A
YOUNG LADY BEING OVERCOME
BY THE HEAT.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, Aug.
ia sensational termination to
the life of a young lady, named
Addie Lee, of Guysville, near
here, occurred last night. About
ten days ago, while out walking
with friends, she was overcome
with the heat and fell to the
ground. She was taken to her
home, where her symptoms alarmed
her parents. In twenty-iour hours
she was insane, though harmless.
Expecting her speedy recovery,
she was not removed to an asylum.
She continued to grow worse, and
a week ago became 4 raving
maniac. Locked up alone in an
upstairs room and fed through an
aperture in the door, her malady
asserted itself to its utmost. She
tore her hair and bit pieces from
her arms. At times she sat in a
melancholy state, and refused food
Yesterday she was worse than
ever, and after a day of suffering
death came to her relief. The un-
fortunate lady was twenty-five
years of age and a general favorite
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
Another Tragedy in West Virginia..

CHARLEsTowN, w. VA, Aug.
1G.- Intelligence has reached here
of a murder at Scary Station,
eighteen miles below this city, on
the Chesapeake and OHIO Railroad,
Tuesday. AS near as can be ascer-
tanned the particulars are as FOL.
lows: Two young men named
Jones and Sheppard worked at a
saw mill at Scary. They fought
about a girl, and Sheppard was
whipped. Taking the drubbing
much to heart, he went to the
house of his father, Berry Shep-
pard, who resides in Teay's Valley,
near by, and asked him what he
must do. 1t is reported that his
father told him to 60 and kill Jones.
Young Sheppard returned to Scary
Tuesday, and walking up behind
Jones struck him on the back OF
the head with a club, killing him
instantly. lie was arrested, and
strong talk of lynching him was
INDUCED in by the citizens.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
NO USE TUYING TO REFORM HIM.
New York Tribune. |

With a Southern family in New
York there has been staying for
sometime a young lady from the
interior OF the State. She is of a
philantropic turn Of mind, but her
benevolent instincts have recently
received a sad shock. Fully con.
vinced that "where there's a will
there's way,' she undertook to
reform an old colored servant of the
family, who loved whiskey "nOt
wisely, but 100 WELL"
George Washington Jefferson
was from "de Souf," and in consid.
GRAFTON of years of faithful service
the family took no notice of his fail
ing. But the young lady tried per
suasion, cajolement, scolding,tracts,
presents and everything else that a
good heart and earnest purpose
could suggest to induce him to
abandon his Incorporate habits
But it was all in vain. At last in
a fit of pardonable patience she said
to him one day:
81 declare. George, I'd give you
a thousand dollars if you'd give up
drinking"
"Lor', young MISS replied the
old incorrigible, "d'yo know what
I'd do wild dat thousand dollars if |
had it. I'd ios' buy me lounge, a
bar'l o. whiskey, a pump, an I'd
hire a niger an I'd jes' lay my old
black self down on dat lounge, an
I'd jes' make dat niger dump dat
whiskey down my froat. Lor' miss,
dat nd be jes' like de yer o. jubilee.
Don't you temp me dat way no
mO'.r
The young lady has given up all
efforts to reform George Washing
ton Jefferson, and nobody remon-
strates with him now when he gets
drunk.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
HIS INNOCENCE PROVEN.
A MAN NOW AWAITING HIS FOURTH
TRIAL FOR KILLING HIS FATHER
IN-LAW.
Especial to the American J

NORFOLK, VA, August 1S.-ln
the early part OF the spring the
partially burned body of Dennis
Edwards, an old man, was found
in a field near Suffolk, and was
buried near Hlgs Point, IN Nanse-
mond county, the coroner's jury
rendering a verdict "that he was
murdered by having his skull crush
ed, and then thrown into burn
ing brash pile to hide the crime.'
Miles Wilson, his son.ln-law, was
arrested, charged with the crime,
and was tried three times, and each
time acquitted. Judge G. ID. Blow,
of the Circuit Court, in two in
stances, granted a new trial, over
ruling the decision of the lower
court. After the third trial an ap-
peal was taken to Judge G. ID. Hill,
who succeeded Judge Blow, and he
also not being satisfied as to the
guilt of Wilson, granted a fourth
trial. Wilson is still confined in
the jail at Suffolk awaiting this
trial, upon the decision of Judge
Hill that he was not satisfied as TO
the evidence against the prisoner.
Edwards body was exhumed yes
terday, and IT was discovered that
the skull had not been crushed nor
were there other marks of fatal
blows upon the body, as alleged
by witnesses for the prosecution
1t is now believed Wilson is inno'
cent, and that Edwards, who was
afflicted with fits, was overcome
with exhaustion in the field while
at work subdulng brush fires, and
was taken with a fit and fell into
the fire. Wilson has always stout
ly declared his innocence. The
coroner's jury were very derelict in
not having thoroughly examined
the body of Edwards at the time
the inquest was held, and will
probably be arraigned at the next
sitting of the Circuit Court and
Wilson discharged from custody.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
A Simple Test OF Death.

81 wish," says a physician, "to
give the public sure and simple
test of death, which | have prac-
ticed during my forty.elght years
in the profession. First expose the
arm of the body, apply thick piece
of paper with hole in it an inch
IN diameter, on the arm, and wet a
piece and cover 1t, and run a ho'
smoothing iron over. The heat oi
the iron will raise blister. II the
blister contains serum or water,
it shows still a circulation going on
in the system if nothing but air.
death. This is a sure test.
Another test is to wind the lore
finger with a piece of twine within
as inch of the end OF the finger
If there is life, the end OF INT
finger will show blood in it."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
Ms Zeal Greater Than His Honesty.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, August 10.
"A strange case is reported from
the Hermitage District of this
county. Richard Hunt, a colored
preacher, built up little congre.
CATION and established q small
church. He wanted to head a re-
vival, but the slight expense at
tached to lights, ETC., could not DC
met. He stole a COW from one ol
his neighbors, brought it to Nash
vile and sold it for S15, and went
back and started his revival h'
had secured fifteen converts ano
six more promising mourners Oh
the anxious seat, when the con
stable came along, closed up the
revival, and brought Hunt to
Nashville, where he is now in JAIL
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26

tee of citizens escorted them to the
railroad and wished them a sue
cessful trip and a speedy return.
Sunday the entire town visited the
we'll and many attempts to expert
ment with it we're made. Lum
Huddleston, the watchman, warn
ed the crowd away repeatedly, and
at length was constrained to strike
man who persisted in meddllng
with the stOpcock. The fellow
was from the northern part OF the
county, and he had been in the
habit OF doing about what he want
ed to. When Lum hit him, there
fore, he hit back, and before any
body could stop it there was a
fight, in the course of which Lum
was thrown heavily against the
pipe, and the whole thing came up
by the roots. About four feet I'M
der the surface, and attached to
the upwright pipe, was a gasoline
reservoir, and that was all.
The panic that fell on the town
was indescribable. Every face
blanched. Some one said in the
presence of the preacher that it
was nothing but a ID cook
stove, aud he was not rebuked for
the utterance. The banker went
back to his office and put up a card
announcing that he had suspended
for ten days in order to examine
his books. The farmers who mort
gagged their farms to him held a
meeting and agreed that if he took
a step toward foreclosure they
would kill him. That is the way
matters stand now. 1t is said that
the sharpers were Denver buncO
men.-NOdet Farmer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
A Starring Child Eats Another Alive

MEXICO, Mo-, August 16.-Ann
Bransteller (coIored), left her two
children, aged 3 years and ~
months, in an Sx1o room closely
shut up, while she went to a neigh
bors's house to spend the day. AT
night when the room was opened ,.i. a
horrible sight presented itself. The
older child WAS almost suilocated
and the younger'wa In the throet
of death. A portion Of the hesu
of the breast and stomach hao
been eaten away by the older chllu
WHO was almost starved. INT
mother is under arrest as tn'
Younger child will die
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
This Takes The Cake

A Commerce street drummer tells
a wonderful story of what be saw
last week at Rockbrldge Alum
Springs, and nothing but faith IN
his veracity causes its appearance
in the Times. He saw a colored
man drink a gallon and a half oil
kerosene oil, and applying dry
wick and burner to his throat,
touched off the wick with a match,
when 1t burned with the same force
and brilliancy that a regular lamp
would. The same man ate a dozen
humble bees, half a chicken and a
dozen crackers. The oil came
through the pores of his skin alter
he had drank it like persplratlon on
a hot day.-RodaOke Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
A DaV Of PRAYER Called.

CHICAGO, August 1G.-The Pres
ident ofthe Worlds WOmen's Chris
tan Temperance Union, Mrs. Mar
garet Bright Lucas, of London, and
Hiss Frances E. Willard, vice-pres'
ident for the United States, and
Mrs. Hannah Whlttall Smith, oi
Philadelphia, secretary, have sent
out call to Christian women IN
every land and of every denOmina
tion who are interested in temper.
ance reform to observe the 18th
and 18th of November next as days
of prayer Tor the success of the
work IN which they are engaged.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
Interesting Experiences.

Hiram Cameron, Furniture Deal
er of Columbus, Ga, tells his ex-
perience, thus "FOr three years
have tried every remedy sOn the
market for Stomach and Kidney
Disorders, but got no relief, until
1 used Electric Bitters. Took FIVE
bottles and am now cured, and
think Electric Bitters the Best
Blood Purifier in. the world."-
Major A. b. Reed, of West Liberty,
Kv., used Electric Bitters for an
old standing Kidney affection and
says: "Nothing has ever done me
so much good as Electric Bitters.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by B
SChmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26

a bird, the doctors say, and 1t is
their opinion that she cannot long
live in her present condition, since
she is so frail now that it seems to
require no more than a breath Of
air to blow her away. 1t is the
most remarkable case of the kind
on record.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
DR. B. f. MAPHIS d BRO
-Dentists.-

OFFICES: wOodssoch and saumsville, Virginia.
In woodstock, let and Sd weeks Of each month.
In saumsville I'd and 4th weeks.
Those In need Of first class Dentistry atmodsr-
ate prices, will do we'll to call.
Full sets Of Artificial teeth from t7.oOto Si7.OO
500 and $500.
Pure gold hllings from 81. 25 to 1000, Silver
allings from 75c. 10 $500.
Artihcisl teeth put mp on solid geld Gold and
silslOid Combustion, Ceilsloid and Rubber plates
Gold snd Porcelain rivoting, clasps, &C., Special
ttention glven 10 hlliug and preserving the ha-
uraI teeth, and correcting the Irregularities.
All work warranted hrst class.
re- Teeth extracted absolutely without pain By
ihs sss Of Nitrous OXIDE Gas
Nav IL i84-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
W0REIEG CLASSES Al hrIEHIioA r. u. ~

pared to furnish all classes with employ
ment at home, the whole of the time, or
for their spare msments. Business new,
light and profitable. Persons of either
sex easily earn from 80 cents 10 $500 pei
evening, and a proportional sum by de-
voting all their time to the business. Boys
and girls earn nearly as much as men,
that all who see this may send their adj
dress, and test the business, We make
this offer. To such as are not well
satisfied we will send one dollar TO pay
for the trouble of writing. Full partIc-
ulars and ontft free. Address GEoRGk
SrINsON * Co.. Portland Maine
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
French and Plain Candies !
PATENTS

obtained for new inventions, or for I'M
proyements in old ones, Caveats Ilfringe
ments, Trade Marks and all patent bnsi
ness promptly attended to.
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN
REJECTED may still, in most cases, be
patented by rs. Being opposite the u. 5.
Patent Office aud, engaged in Patent
business exclusively, We can secure pat
ents in less time than those who are ~.
mote from Washington.
When inventors send model or sketch
we make search in the Patent Office, and
advise rs to its patentability, free oI
charge. Correspondence confidential
fees reasonable, aud no charge unless
patent is obtained.
We refer by permission TO the Cit,
Postmaster, and to the Superintendent 81
the Post Office Money Order Division ia
Washington. For special references
circular, advice, terms, &c, address
G. A. SNOW N CO.,
Opposite Paent Office Washington, ID. {
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
BIackSmithing.

Having returned to my shop, at the old
stand, / am prepared TO do blacksmithing
i'm All its branches and in the best manner.
/ win pay special attention to ironing
wagons, agricultural implements, repair
inc machinery, &c. EFAll work done In
the very best manner and at the shortest
notice.
i am respectfully, &c,
LEWIS CRIsSMAN,
aprl. 22-1y.l Edinbnrg, va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26

A Michigan boy who had 1000
buttons on a string explained it by
saying that his father is a minister
and "has the sorting of the collect
ing basket"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
DR A. MARTIN,
SURGEON dyf DENTIST,

Respectfully informs the public thai
he has resumed the practice Of his pro-
sssion orders left. at the store OF +. J.
Fravei, in Woodstock. wlllTeceive pro,
npt attention
May Is, '54-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
PHYSICIANS PUZZLED.

sit is certainly the case," cOntin-
ued DR.. Ward, "that she is now
fast asleep as ever, and it is "A grave
question whether her next awaken.
ing, should the interregnum of
apathy be extended to the same
period as has been noted in the
past, VIII not be in another world.p
Mrs. Herbert receives only about
enough food daily to sustain life in
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
S2OO.OOO,S,

postage, and by mail you will get free a
package Of goods Of large value, that will
start you in work that will at once briRg
you in money faster than anything else in
America. All about the 100000 in
presents with each box. Agents wanted
everywhere, Of either sex, of all ages, for
all the time, or spare time only, to work
for US at their own homes. Fortunes for
all workers absolutely assured. Don't de-
lay. II. Hallett 81 Co., Portland, Maine.
March 6-1vr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26

TT0TT can live at home, and make more
VIII money at work for us, than at
IIIII anything else in this world
AVS Capital not needed you are
started free. Both sexes; all ages. Any
one can do the work. Large earnings sure
from first start. Costly outfit and terms
free. Better not delay. Costs you moth
ing TO send us your address and and out
h Won are wise you will do so at once
II. HALLETT ~ Co., Portland, Maine.
Dec. lC-1y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26

"My dear old friend, how were
you able 10 acquire such an i'm.
mense fortuner BY very sim
ple method. When | was poor /
made out that | was rich, and when
| got rich | made out that was
poor"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
DR. T. F. LOCKE,
SVRGEON DENTIST

DR. T. +. LOCKE,
IL SURGEON DENTIST.
OFFICE: Main St., opp. the Court House
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
Teeth extracted by the improved meth
od, perfectly harmless to the most delicate
persons. Artificial teeth inserted in any
manner desired. Special attention given
20 SLING teeth with gold or any Of the
cheaper filings.
Will visit Edinburg regularly on the lst
and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, at which
time he can be found at the residence OF
Mr. Joseph Evans, opposite HOpewelps
drug store. July 10, Soy
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
lam OUT AGAIN.

An persons having stumps on their
.-s,n,ses that they want taken out, or
arns cleaned. will do well to call on or
"a nddrsss ,,,s A. NJ. EVANS,
"s ans ts-9m. Edinburg, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
A Boiling Well.

RALEIGH, n. g., August 16.-
There is much excitement in a part
of Edgecombe county over a boil
ing well. 1t is twenty-five feet
deep, and for ten days has boiled
so loudly that the noise can be
heard at least a hundred yards
The water can be seen rising and
falling. Ii is clear and cool. The
temperature has not risen at all.
1t is on a farm of Samuel Speight.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26

There never was woman so
homely yet but some one could
wheedIe her into the idea that she
was handsome.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26

A Kentuckian with large jug
made bargain with a countryman
to take him four miles over the hill.
"IIow much'll you cbargel" "Oh,
a couple OF swigs of the stuff in
that jug'll make it about square, |
reckon After the journey had
been made and the countryman had
taken a swig, he said: "Stranger,
Pm a peaceable man, but If You
don't want to be chuck full of lead
tonight you'd better find another
way to carry your molasses."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26

Twenty-eight unmarried women
reside in Garfield county, Col;
also 1, 900 unmarried men. All the
men can't get wife from among
the twenty eight, and it probably
nuzzles the women to make choice
from among the 1000.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
ANOTHER Smash UP.
AB & o. EKPRESS TRAIN CRASH
INTO 4, HOUSE.

GOING AT LIGHTNING SPEED, 1T
FLIES THE TRACK AND sMAsHEs
A SIGNAL TOWER-THE LOCOM0'
TIVE ENGINEER KILLED AND
FIREMAN BADLY INJURED - A
NUMBER HURT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
Nay IS, SIT

A G. WYNKOOP,
TTORNE At Law,
Office formerly occupied by Allen and
Aagrader.
WOODSTOCK VA,
willprAetieein thscourtE Of Shenandoah aud
aalaesnt oOanties.
/" Special attentiongiven to the collection Of
claims and gal inessentrustedto TO his care
WILLBEIs Mt. JACKSON on Friday and Satur-
tsy, before the End Tuesday Of each month. at
Dr.. L. n. Jordan's once.
May l5, S4~tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
JSO. L. kkLLEh

RoBr. J. WALKER. mo. L. KELLKn
[ITALKER & KELLER,
w ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
tE- Office on Court Street.
One member Of the firm will be in Mt.
Jackson from 3 o'clock Thursday after
noon, until Saturday night of each week.
Office over Irwin's Drug Store.
May '84-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-08-26
Masonic NOtIce,

Cassia Lodge, No. l42, +. A. NJ. meets 10
Masonic Hall, Woodstock, the .ast MOD
day night of each month.